Job Opportunities in Ireland

ABM are currently recruiting for a Engineering Technician for an immediate start in a Food Manufacturing Industry in Naas Kildare.
Purpose
To Deliver a high-quality maintenance service to production and the site wide facility. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of Fitters & Electricians in ensuring all maintenance work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner.
Who we are?
We at ABM, are a global team of 100,000+ dedicated professionals committed to providing safe and healthy spaces where people live, work, and travel. For over a century, we've been serving communities around the world, delivering exceptional facility solutions to businesses of all sizes.
From schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants, and airports, we help keep every space open and operating smoothly. But more than that, we believe in putting people first. We know that safe and clean environments are crucial for everyone's well-being, and we take that responsibility seriously. That's why people everywhere count on ABM to deliver the services they need to thrive.
A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential facility services and forward-looking performance solutions across a wide range of industries – from commercial real estate, healthcare, education, technology and data, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and life sciences and more.
With regional operations based in Dublin, Belfast, and Cork, ABM is home to more than 2,300 team members across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Providing both reactive and planned maintenance support to the full site
• Carry out installations and commissioning of plant/ equipment & trouble shooting of same
• Carry out basic programming and diagnostic of plant and equipment
• Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery & minimise downtime in production and utility areas
• Carry out the execution of the preventive maintenance programs
• Troubleshooting using PLC Programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, General Electric and Schneider Electric PLCs)
• Technical support for all the plant facilities (including but not limited to compressed air & refrigeration
• Support and participate in all environmental, health and safety and quality activities
• Carry out engineering work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence to c GMP
• As part of the Maintenance team, you will need to work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations, and modifications
• Have working knowledge/ experience with a “Lock -out Tag-out” programme
• Adhere to all site policies on Quality, Health & safety, e.g. clean overalls, clean work boots, hair nets, hearing protection, hand washing, LOTO etc
• Assist the Health & Safety team in carrying out risk assessments of new & existing machines
• Ensure Health & Safety training is rolled out to the Maintenance team
• Closely monitor line, machine performance and improve where possible
• Fully support the line leaders/ line support i.e., Overtime, shifts cover, phone support & callouts
• Overseeing of contractors on site
• Provide general maintenance support as designated by supervisors/ manager to include any or all the following areas: process equipment; HVAC equipment; refrigeration; packaging equipment
• Provide the Engineering Department with the highest levels of support. Analysing plant downtime levels and implementing effective strategies to increase uptime
• Ensure that Engineering Manager and other area Mangers are kept informed of significant developments within their areas Take a results-orientated approach to the role, ensure results are analysed/trended and understood; and that remedial actions are delivered.
• Support any ABM initiatives which could lead to longer term benefits to both the customer and ABM. (e.g. Innovation Team membership)
• Any other ad-hoc duties as reasonably requested by a member of the management team.

Attitude / Motivation:

• Confident decision maker under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable, responsible, calm in a crisis.
• Positive and supporting of organizational change.
• Positive attitude to private outsourcing.
• Motivated by a desire to grow the business using effective systems.
• A willing team player.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Willing to continue professional development and to develop the role.
• Willing to undergo, and provide, training/coaching in line with organizational philosophy

Skills and Experience:

• A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served Electrician or fitter (Electrical/ Mechanical Qualification/ Mechanical Experience)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance role, planned and reactive maintenance skills
• Working knowledge & experience of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
• Understand Food Safety policies and legislation (BRC & ISO)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills, as well as an analytical, decisive approach
• Experience of a wide range of motor control systems & process temperature controls & pneumatics
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Experience of safety systems utilising Isolation / lock-off procedures, risk assessment and permit to work
• Flexible and adaptable
• Strong team player with ability to work on own initiative
• PLC/ PC Control Systems experience
• There will also be a requirement to be on-call in this role

Benefits

• Career progression
• On-going training
• Company events
• Employee Wellness programme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

The above description is intended to give candidates an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties. It does not outline all detail or every activity, and should be utilised as a general guide only, detailing the minimum requirements and responsibilities of the position. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed at offer stage and thereafter during the company`s appraisal process.
ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. ABM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment process and should call 01 679 2288 to request same.
ABM is an equal opportunities employer.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €27.80 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:

• Company events
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you open to progression/development? (Further courses etc)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person